The starting point
Patrick was a 22-year-old day trader and creator who looked lean and healthy. He did not feel that way. He ordered most of his meals, felt tired by midday, and said he was “brain fogged the whole time.”
He had no routine he could depend on. Food was improvised, his energy changed from day to day, and trading had started to feel like clocking into an office job.
Patrick had also dealt with back discomfort since high school. He wanted to build strength without making the pain worse, and he needed a plan he could continue while traveling.
Before and after
Before
- Ordered every meal and often felt tired by midday
- Felt anxious, had little structure, and was “brain fogged the whole time”
- Had dealt with back pain since high school
- Felt that trading had become like clocking into an office job
After
- Reported that his midday crash was gone after one month
- Said he felt “10 times better even with less sleep”
- Had clearer thinking as his gut symptoms improved
- Kept his routine more consistently while traveling
What Patrick’s testing found
Patrick completed blood and gut testing between February and March 2026. These were the main findings recorded in his case materials.
- Total testosterone was 831, but free testosterone was 12.04. SHBG was 60.2, which the team identified as one reason less testosterone was available for his body to use.
- Lp(a) was 113, nearly four times the team’s target and a marker linked with inherited cardiovascular risk. LDL was 121, and homocysteine was 12.6 alongside an MTHFR variant.
- Total IgE was 287 with elevated eosinophils, showing a high immune response. An environmental review later identified mold exposure. Vitamin D was 35.
- Calprotectin was 384.7 against a reference ceiling of 50, pointing to substantial gut inflammation. Zonulin was 198.9, and LPS antibody was 28.9 against a reference value of 10.
- Fecal fat was 72.2 against a reference value of 37.5, suggesting poor fat absorption. Butyrate was 2.8%, compared with a reference range of 5.1% to 12.4%.
The support around him
A chef began delivering meals within two days. The team first focused on gut repair, then on rebuilding the microbiome. Patrick ate less fat while his absorption recovered.
His supplement plan included methylfolate for the MTHFR variant, omega-3 and fibre to address Lp(a) and LDL, and zinc and boron as the team worked on his elevated SHBG.
The team also reviewed his environment and addressed the mold exposure identified during the investigation of his elevated IgE.
Training began with mobility. Heavy hip-hinge movements stayed out until a physiotherapist cleared his back, and unilateral leg work addressed his asymmetry.
Patrick learned how to choose food and adjust training while traveling. A trip no longer had to erase the routine he had built at home.
What changed for him
“Once my gut improved, my mental got way clearer.”
About a month into the program, Patrick reported clearer thinking and a smaller midday crash. As his gut felt better, he said his mind felt clearer too.
He also learned which foods left him feeling worse. That made it easier to choose meals on trips when his usual setup was not available.
With a steadier routine, Patrick could focus on mobility, weight, and strength while continuing to trade and travel.
Individual experiences vary. Testimonials do not establish clinical effectiveness or guarantee similar results.